One solar power program mostly benefits wealthy people
Ray Ring
Senior EditorI suspect this kind of problem occurs pretty broadly, in many of the efforts to improve energy use in homes and businesses.
The problem: Mostly it’s wealthy people who conduct such efforts. They can afford to invest in expensive energy hardware like solar panels and better insulation and efficient appliances and windows.
It’s ironic too, because often as a result, their monthly electricity and gas bills are reduced.
Meanwhile, people who can’t afford to invest in solar panels and better appliances and windows pay higher monthly utility bills.
Here’s a story in the LA Daily News, about a local government program where three-fourths of the benefits go to wealthy residents. It indicates the pattern.